For past 6 months i have been putting off having this lump sensation in right neck check out. I have been a heavy smoker for the last 20 years. Yesterday i got the results of the MRI of my neck. 2cm abnormal mass of right base of tongue and 2.5cm mass right lymph node. I am a Registered Nurse so i kinda now that cancer is going to be the diagnosis. I know i shouldn't jump to conclusions until i have my biopsy, but cant help to see the cancer diagnosis smacking me in the face.

Going to see ENT surgeon on Monday and get this diagnosis going. I am ready to fight n just want to get active in forums. gonna spend the day researching and reading stories of people on here.